Your audience is waiting for you!
Milford Voice is seeking columnist applications, October 2026.
Do you have something to say about life in Milford? Maybe you know every trail along the shoreline, never miss a city meeting, or can’t stop talking about the best new place to eat. We’d love to give you a regular column.
Who we are
Milford Voice is an independent local news site for Milford, CT. We cover the news, events, businesses and people that make this town home. Milford Voice already receives thousands of unique visitors to our articles each week, and over 8,200 Milford locals receive our three-times-a-week newsletter. We have the growing audience, you have the stories. Let’s make you Milford’s next big voice.
Beats we’re looking to fill
- Family & Parenting
- Government & Civics
- Real Estate & Home
- Food & Dining
- Business & Main Street
- Seniors & Health
- Arts & Culture
- Outdoors & Shoreline
- Pitch your own. Have a topic Milford should be reading about? Tell us.
What we’re looking for
- You live or work in Milford or a nearby town.
- You can contribute weekly or monthly.
- Your columns run about 600 to 1,000 words.
- Your work is original and hasn’t been published anywhere else.
- Your own photos are welcome.
You don’t need a journalism degree. Knowing your subject and caring about Milford matter most.
How it works
Every columnist gets their own byline, an author bio and photo, and an author page that collects all of their columns. You’ll have your own login to Milford Voice, where you write and submit your drafts. Our editors review every column and work with you before it publishes, so each piece is ready for readers.
You may promote your business, products or services, with links, as long as it’s clearly disclosed to readers. Ad revenue from Milford Voice advertisers and third-party ad networks on your stories is shared 50/50 each month. We drive the readers, you drive the conversation.
Being upfront with readers
If you have a business interest in your topic, such as a realtor writing about real estate, you’ll disclose it in your bio and in your column. Expertise is welcome. We just want readers to know where you’re coming from.
How to apply
Tell us a little about yourself. Please send:
- Your name
- Your town
- The beat you’d like to write (or your own idea)
- A few sentences about yourself
- 1–2 writing samples or links if you have them (no worries if you don’t!)
Use the form below, or email news@milfordvoice.com with “Column application” in the subject line.
